The British Embassy in Berlin is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. The Department for International Trade (DIT) is seeking to appoint a Chief Operating Officer, based in Berlin to support the broader European Region.

Working to Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe, the job holder will lead and direct corporate and operational work for the new Department of International Trade Europe Regional Overseas Network, with two principal overarching tasks:
• To oversee the establishment of the new regional structure, ensuring that the network is resourced and managed in such a way as to secure the objectives set out in the Regional Trade Plan;
• To lead on matters of governance, finance, HR and resourcing for the Region

The jobholder will chair the Europe Regional Operations Board and be responsible for cross-Regional coordination of resourcing and corporate support for a DIT team of 250 based in over 30 British Embassies and Posts around Europe. In turn, the Board will drive the delivery of DIT front line services in Europe across UK export and investment promotion and market access during and after the UK’s exit from the European Union.

The job holder should be willing to travel regularly to the UK and within Europe.

This is one Regional position advertised in 3 main countries: Germany/Berlin; France/Paris and Italy/Milan, the successful candidate will be based in the location that he/she applied.

Only applications sent through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Local Staff Vacancies webpage will be considered.

Please find further information and the application for this opportunity through the link below: